The Society for the Furtherance of Critical Philosophy aims to promote independent critical thinking in the transformative Socratic tradition. SFCP has an international outlook and engages with others in dialogue and activities about ethical issues and the challenges of personal and public life.
SFCP was founded in 1940 and aims to promote the practice of critical philosophy through the linked activities of education and scholarship, and through training in and application of Socratic Dialogue. SFCP creates opportunities to discuss such questions as: What is the role of civil society in a modern democracy, and of individuals in the modern state? How can we build a common identity in today’s fragmented societies? How might dialogue be used as a tool to foster understanding both within and between nations and cultures?
Fast links
• New publication: “Rene’s Tree of Life”
• Forthcoming SD events in the UK
• Forthcoming SD events in Germany
• Small Grants Application Form; before applying, please read the SFCP Small Grants Policy for Events
2013 Facilitator Training
Facilitators receiving their certificates of participation and attendance
Trustees and Associates
Charity No. 313712
Trustees
Prof. Mike Cook, Chair
Dr. Michael Strain, Secretary
Dr. Dieter Krohn
Dame Tamsyn Imison, Past Chair
Dorothy Moir
Dr. Julie-Marie ffrench Devitt
Honorary Fellows
Dr. Rene Branton-Saran
Prof. Fernando Leal
Dr. Patricia Shipley
Training Consultants
Kirsten Malmquist
Treasurer
Keith Martin
Financial Adviser
Kate Nathoo
International Socratic Groups:
Philosophical-Political Academy (PPA)
Society of Socratic Facilitators (GSP)
Dr. Rene Branton-Saran, an Honorary Fellow
Leonard Nelson and The Walkemuhle School
Interview with Kay Herrman